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David CouperJuly 8, 2015July 8, 2015Leadership, police

LEARNING ABOUT CHANGE AND IMPROVEMENT

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Published by David Couper

I served over 20 years as the chief of police in Madison (WI), four years as chief of the Burnsville (MN) Police Department, and before that as a police officer in Edina (MN) and the City of Minneapolis. I hold graduate degrees from the University of Minnesota and Edgewood College in Madison. I have written many articles over my years as a police leader. After retiring from the police department, I answered a call to ministry, attended seminary, and was ordained as a priest in the Episcopal Church. After 25 years leading two Episcopal Churches in Portage and North Lake, Wisconsin, I now serve as Associate Pastor in a growing, dynamic, and Spirit-filled Lutheran congregation in nearby Mazomanie. View all posts by David Couper

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Mark Bond says:

July 8, 2015 at 2:58 pm

Reblogged this on e-Roll Call Magazine.

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Tom Burns says:

July 9, 2015 at 10:06 pm

I am not a LEO nor have I ever been one. And Having served in the Armed Forces for 25 years, I learned a lot about commitment. When I was 18 years old I took an oath — among other things — to support and defend the Constitution of the United States. I understand that most law enforcement agencies require a very similar oath when they first join up. But why is it that this same oath is ignored afterwards? I would suggest that the oath be recited at the beginning of each and every shift — to include all supervisory personnel from the chief on down. All right, so it sounds corny at first blush. Consider this however: how better to remind all hands that their job is a whole lot more than collecting a pay check.

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1. improvingpolice says:
  
  July 10, 2015 at 6:02 am
  
  Very wise thought, Tim. I also served in the military and have alwasys been surprised that a underground culture can override the core values of a group. “This I believe…” is a strong statement and can affect one’s behavior — that is, to be able to walk our talk. Thanks.
  
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